Model year
2003 Dodge Stratus
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 75 complaints for the 2003 Dodge Stratus (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 0 recalls and 16 complaints under STRATUS COUPE. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (11), SUSPENSION:REAR (7), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (6). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 20–24 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,800–$3,350, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 216 complaints
- 2001 186 complaints
- 2002 150 complaints
- 2003 75 complaints
- 2004 144 complaints
- 2005 62 complaints
- 2006 74 complaints
Recalls
15V338000 · Jun 2, 2015
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles…
03V443000 · Nov 4, 2003
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL RETURN LINE HOSE FITTING ON THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP MAY BE RESTRICTED, CAUSING EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE TO BUILD UP IN THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE MAY RESULT IN A LEAK IN THE FUEL RETURN HOSE.
Complaints
75 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 7, fire flag on 0, injury field 7, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| STRATUS COUPE | 0 | 16 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE02082 | SAFETY BELT CINCHING LATCH PLATE · SEAT BELTS | Nov 6, 2002 | Apr 23, 2003 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratus · 2.4L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Stratus · 2.4L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Stratus · 2.4L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 30 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Stratus · 3L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Stratus · 3L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Stratus · 3L · Automatic (S4) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Stratus 4 Door · 2.4L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Stratus 4 Door · 2.7L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Stratus 4 Door · 2.7L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Stratus 4 Door · 2.7L · Automatic (S4) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Stratus 4 Door · 2.7L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 19 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2003 Dodge Stratus at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.